Specialty Spotlight: An Inside Look at Surgical Nursing

Surgical nursing can be daunting, whether you're a student exploring specialties or an experienced nurse seeking a new position. The role demands efficient teamwork in a fast-paced setting to achieve optimal patient outcomes. But it’s also incredibly satisfying. “I've seen patients who have been turned away from another institute, come here, have a successful surgery, and go home to their family, and that is just so rewarding to me,” says Shanon Schady, MSN, RN, CNOR, lead perioperative educator at Cleveland Clinic. Schady presents an inside look at surgical nursing and how Cleveland Clinic prepares caregivers for the OR through its Perioperative Nurse Residency.